1/25 Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor With No. 29 Cable Control By First Gear
Add a classic cable-controlled crawler to your equipment display with this 1/25 Caterpillar D9E Track-Type Tractor with No. 29 Cable Control by First Gear. The heavy tracked chassis and period-correct cable-control equipment highlight the mechanical character of early large Caterpillar tractors. Its distinctive operating arrangement makes it a strong choice for collectors interested in the evolution of earthmoving machinery. The substantial 1/25 scale and detailed industrial appearance pair well with vintage bulldozers, scrapers, and construction trucks.
Features
- 1/25 scale Caterpillar D9E track-type tractor
- No. 29 cable-control equipment
- Detailed crawler-track undercarriage
- Classic Caterpillar industrial styling
- Period-inspired mechanical control arrangement
- Diecast construction
Real Life Machine
The Caterpillar D9 family became an important class of heavy crawler tractors for large construction and land-clearing work. D9E machines belonged to an era when powerful diesel crawlers were widely used for pushing earth, preparing roads, and moving heavy material. Cable-control units used winches and steel cable systems to operate compatible implements before hydraulic control became dominant in many applications. The D9's weight and track traction made it especially useful on rough ground where wheeled equipment could struggle.
Product Specs
Scale: 1/25
Vehicle Make: Caterpillar
Series: Standard Release
Material: Diecast
Manufacturer: First Gear
Vehicle Type: Track-Type Tractor